Title: Classification of Pulmonary Tuberculosis with Five Digit Code
Abstract: A classification of pulmonary tuberculosis with five digit code, is proposed for universal use. Digit No. 1 concerns Tubercle Bacilli. Digit No. 2 type and forms of the disease. Digit No. 3 localization of lesions. Digit No. 4 cavities and effusions, in pleura. Digit No. 5 clinical status with symptomatology. Comparison of five digit codes of the individual (same) examined at different times readily reveals worsening or improvement of condition, if the latest code contains digits that are higher than lower than before. This five digit code classification is relatively simple and easy to use.
Publication Year: 1951
Publication Date: 1951-05-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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